Vishal Gupta

Original Source - Google Android Hidden Secret Codes Hello everyone Its been long time since I posted something here. Couldn't get much time for forums. But now I'm back and will try to visit my favorite forum regularly. Someone here requested me to post the list of Google Android hidden secret codes which I found while playing with Samsung Galaxy I7500 mobile phone and posted at AskVG.com a few months back. So in this topic, you'll get several hidden secret codes which can be used in any Google Android mobile phone to access things which are not accessible by default. DISCLAIMER: This information is intended for experienced users. It is not intended for basic users, hackers, or mobile thieves. Please do not try any of following methods if you are not familiar with mobile phones. We'll not be responsible for the use or misuse of this information, including loss of data or hardware damage. So use it at your own risk. *#*#4636#*#* This code can be used to get some interesting information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen: Phone information Battery information Battery history Usage statistics *#*#7780#*#* This code can be used for a factory data reset. It'll remove following things: Google account settings stored in your phone System and application data and settings Downloaded applications It'll NOT remove: Current system software and bundled applications SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc. PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on "Reset phone" button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation. *2767*3855# Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware. PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone. So think twice before giving this code. *#*#34971539#*#* This code is used to get information about phone camera. It shows following 4 menus: Update camera firmware in image (Don't try this option) Update camera firmware in SD card Get camera firmware version Get firmware update count WARNING: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you'll need to take your phone to service center to reinstall camera firmware. *#*#7594#*#* This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off. You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option. *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo. *#*#197328640#*#* This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode. WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes: *#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests) *#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address *#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test *#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test *#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test *#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address *#*#8255#*#* This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor. Codes to get Firmware version information: *#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate *#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone *#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version *#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version *#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number Codes to launch various Factory Tests: *#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback *#*#0*#*#* - LCD test *#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test *#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test) *#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version *#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test *#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test *#*#3264#*#* - RAM version NOTE: All above codes have been checked on Google Android phone Samsung Galaxy I7500 only but they should also work in other Google Android phones. PS: This article was originally posted at AskVG.com website.

Try this: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\NetServer\shell\remotedesktop] @="Connect with Remote Desktop Connection" "NeverDefault"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\NetServer\shell\remotedesktop\command] @="mstsc.exe -v \"%1\"" PS: Note the \" at the beginning and end of %1

Thanks for creating this awesome tool. Featured on AskVG: 7Customizer: vLite Replacer for Windows 7 to Customize and Tweak Setup ISO

*** For Windows 7 Only *** "AeroVG Se7en" theme is a Windows 7 port of my previous "AeroVG" theme which was created for Windows Vista users. "AeroVG" theme is one of the most popular themes available for Windows Vista. It provides excellent transparency in Taskbar, Startmenu, Explorer, etc. It also changes lots of visual things like menubar, progressbar, dialog buttons, radio buttons, checkboxes and much more. After getting a lot of demand for creating a port of this theme for Windows 7, I'm glad to announce the release of "AeroVG Se7en" theme. It'll provide maximum transparency and glass effects in Windows 7. Download Link More Info & Instructions

A Normal Taskbar (Thin Taskbar) version of "SevenVG Black RTM" theme is available for download now. Download Link How to Use

This icon pack is now available for "IconTweaker" as well which is absolutely free to use. Interested users can download the new icon pack using following link: Download SevenVG Icon Pack for IconTweaker

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SevenVG RTM Theme for Windows XP: "SevenVG" theme is the First and Best Windows 7 look-like theme for Windows XP. Change Log: New Taskbar buttons similar to Windows 7 RTM (with round corners, updated colors and glow effect) New User Pic frame in Startmenu similar to Windows 7 RTM Windows 7 default Userpic is shown in Startmenu if Welcome Screen is not enabled A brand new Startmenu in Basic style similar to Windows 7 RTM (Thanks to XibaD) MSN icon replaced with Windows 7 logo in Basic Startmenu New Menubar matching with Windows 7 RTM New Quick Launch graphics and buttons spacing updated to match with Windows 7 RTM Quick Launch "Large Icons" issue fixed. Now Taskbar height remains same. A brand new "Styler" toolbar included to match Windows 7 RTM Titlebar buttons graphics and position updated System Tray icons position updated to take less space New "Hide Inactive Icons" resources "Details" view graphics in Explorer updated to match Windows 7 RTM Taskbar resources updated for proper view in Top, Bottom, Left and Right sides New "All Programs" Menu Background matching with Windows 7 RTM And lots of other small graphics updated At last many bugs fixed as usual You can download the theme using following link: Download Link SevenVG Black RTM Theme: This theme is a Black version of the above "SevenVG RTM" theme. Download Link If you are not a big fan of new Windows 7 Superbar, you can try following Normal Taskbar versions of "SevenVG RTM" and "SevenVG Black RTM" themes: SevenVG RTM Theme with Normal Taskbar: Download Link SevenVG Black RTM Theme with Normal Taskbar: Download Link

Glad to help you.

^^ nLite also provides an option to add 3rd party themes in setup and you can set any desired theme as default. Did you try it?

"SevenVG Icon Pack" will make Windows XP icons look like Windows 7. Download it using following link: Download Link After downloading the file, extract it and you'll get a folder containing the Icon Pack. You'll need "Stardock Icon Packager" to apply this icon pack which you can find here. Open "SevenVG.iconpackage" file in Icon Packager and Apply it.

^^ Thanks mate. I really appreciate your words. Will try to make some different themes in future whenever I get time and ideas.

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If you are not a big fan of new Windows 7 Superbar, you can try following Normal Taskbar versions of "SevenVG RTM" and "SevenVG Black RTM" themes: SevenVG RTM Theme with Normal Taskbar: Download Link SevenVG Black RTM Theme with Normal Taskbar: Download Link

Yes and if you want a version without superbar, then wait for a few minutes/hours. I'm going to release a normal taskbar version of both SevenVG themes today.